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Elumalai v. The District Collector

2025-08-06Honourable Mr Justice N. Anand Venkatesh6 pages

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 06-08-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH Elumalai Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector Collectorate Office, Villupuram, Villupuram District. 2.The Superintendent of Police Superintendent of Police Office, Villupuram, Villupuram District.

3.The Tasildhar, Gingee Taluk, Villupuram District.

4.The Inspector of Police D1 Police Station, Gingee Taluk, Villupuram District.

5.The Assistant Commissioner, HR & CE, Villupuram, Villupuram District.

6.R.Thenarasu Respondent(s)

2/6 PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 5th respondents to appoint a Fit Person (Thakkar) for the better administration of the Arulmigu Vembiamman Thirukovil, Thaiyur Village, Gingee Taluk, Villupuram District based on the petitioner's representation dated 12.03.2025, within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.P.Murugesan For Respondent(s):

Ms.P.Aishwarya Government Advocate for R1 and R3 Mr.V.Meganathan Government Advocate for R2 and R4 Mr.K.Karthikeyan Government Advocate for R5

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for issue of writ of mandamus directing the 5th respondent to appoint a fit person for the better administration of Arulmigu Vembiamman Thirukovil, Thaiyur Village, Gingee Taluk, Villupuram

3/6 District based on the petitioner's representation made by the petitioner on 12.03.2025.

2.When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate appearing on behalf of the HR & CE Department produced the written instructions received from the 5th respondent. On going through the same, it is seen that already the enquiry has commenced and hence, the 5th respondent has sought for some time to take a final decision. 3.Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the written instructions given by the 5th respondent, there shall be a direction to the 5th respondent to take a decision in accordance with law after affording an opportunity to the 6th respondent and pass orders, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

4/6 4.This writ petition is disposed of with the above directions. No Costs. 06-08-2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes ssr

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1. The District Collector Collectorate Office, Villupuram, Villupuram District. 2.The Superintendent of Police Superintendent of Police Office, Villupuram, Villupuram District.

3.The Tasildhar, Gingee Taluk, Villupuram District.

4.The Inspector of Police D1 Police Station, Gingee Taluk, Villupuram District.

5.The Assistant Commissioner, HR & CE, Villupuram, Villupuram District.

6/6 N.ANAND VENKATESH J.

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